Denington Road is in Denington Industrial Estate, Wellingborough and in North Northamptonshire district. NN8 2QJ is located in the Croyland and Swanspool electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wellingborough. This postcode has been in use since 1996-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Denington Road, Denington Industrial Estate, Wellingborough, NN8 2QJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN8 2QR, NN8 2QF, NN8 2QH, NN8 2QE, NN8 2EF, NN8 2QY, NN8 2QG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN8 2QJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 50% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 45.4% | 50% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NN8 2QJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.4% | 34.6% | 8.2% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.3% | 51.7% | -9.6% | 44.2% | 7.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 5.9% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 5% | 6.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.1% | 50.9% | 5.8% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 35.6% | -3.3% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 12% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 0.9% | -3.7% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.4% | 17.3% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 11.1% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 11.4% | -8.1% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 7.4% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 18.5% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.2% | 31.7% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -2.1% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.6% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.5% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.3% | 84.7% | -7.6% | 81.4% | 3.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 88.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.6% | 88.9% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| European Union | 4% | 6.8% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 88.1% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 8% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.6% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 76.7% | 3.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Denington Road was 714.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 206.5% higher than the Croyland and Swanspool average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Denington Road has the highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Croyland and Swanspool and the 11th highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 196.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 51.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firmenich Wellingborough (Uk) Ltd Denington Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £3,780,000 | 2018-09-28 | £4,319,358 |
NN8 2QJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croyland Nursery School & Day Nursery Croyland Road , NN8 2AX | 4out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Finedon Road , NN8 4AB | 3out of 4 | 2,063 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick Academy Dulley Avenue , NN8 2PS | 2out of 4 | 865 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CEVA Primary School and Nursery Castle Street , NN8 1LS | 2out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croyland Primary School Croyland Road , NN8 2AX | 2out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas Church of England School St Barnabas Street , NN8 3HB | 3out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Junior School, Wellingborough Great Park Street , NN8 4PH | 3out of 4 | 1,575 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 614 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weavers Academy Brickhill Road , NN8 3JH | 3out of 4 | 2,097 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Christopher Hatton Academy The Pyghtle , NN8 4RP | 4out of 4 | 2,125 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wollaston School Irchester Road , Wollaston NN29 7PH | 3out of 4 | 4,713 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellingborough School London Road , NN8 2BX | - not rated | 757 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars Academy Friars Close , NN8 2LA | 4out of 4 | 793 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Gate Primary School -Two Sites and Satellite Rowan Gate Primary School , Finedon Road NN8 4NS | 4out of 4 | 2,133 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIC Services Group Limited | 27 - 35 Whitworth Way, Wellingborough | 218 yd | |
| Tesco Cafe Wellingborough | 27 - 35 Whitworth Way, Wellingborough | 344 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 1A Whitworth Way, Wellingborough | 357 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | 32 London Road, Wellingborough | 380 yd | |
| Caffe Pausa | 20 London Road, Wellingborough | 380 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellingborough Town Football Club | 83 London Road, Wellingborough | 380 yd | |
| Dog And Duck | 63 - 71 London Road, Wellingborough | 458 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 88 Doddington Road, Wellingborough | 631 yd | |
| Ye Golden Lion | 19 Sheep Street, Wellingborough | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go! | 27 - 35 Whitworth Way, Wellingborough | 344 yd | |
| KFC | 25 Turnells Mill Lane, Wellingborough | 344 yd | |
| Blue Atlantic Fish And Chips | 127-129 Doddington Road, Wellingborough | 611 yd | |
| Yong Sheng Chinese Takeaway | 1A Abbey Road, Wellingborough | 884 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 27 - 35 Whitworth Way, Wellingborough | 344 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 22 London Road, Wellingborough | 380 yd | |
| Lidl | 47 London Road, Wellingborough | 535 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 97 - 99 Kingsway, Wellingborough | 1,077 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wrenn Academy (Rose Acre Playing Fields) DODDINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 455 yd |
| Dog And Duck Stadium WELLINGBOROUGH TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB WELLINGBOROUGH TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB LONDON ROAD | grass pitches | 500 yd |
| Wrenn Academy (London Road Site) WRENN SCHOOL ACADEMY WRENN SCHOOL ACADEMY LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 614 yd |
| Whitworth Fc (Victoria Mill Ground) 53-61 53-61 LONDON ROAD | grass pitches | 684 yd |
| Wrenn Academy (Doddington Road Site) DODDINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 764 yd |
| Wellingborough School LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, golf, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 779 yd |
| Friars Academy FRIARS CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 887 yd |
| Swanspool Gardens SWANSPOOL PAVILION SWANSPOOL PAVILION SWANSPOOL PARADE | tennis courts | 896 yd |
| Old Wellingburian Sports Ground THE EMBANKMENT | grass pitches | 982 yd |
| Wellingborough Swimming Pool (Closed) Croyland Road | swimming pool | 1,010 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.